DATE / LOCATION: 09/2/2023 / Steel City Precision, Vance AL.
MD-John Cuckler, AMD-Walt Sailers
DESCRIPTION:
*This match will be an individual match where the rifleman will engage targets in practical/field, blind & semi-blind stages along a natural terrain rifle course. Unlike our team match, this event will be held on the SCP south course only, so the movements between stages will be short.
*Most stages will be semi-blind where small squads will hike (untimed) to a stage area and will be read a stage brief by a roaming RO. Upon completion of the brief, each shooter may get a short opportunity to view the targets on glass depending on stage design. Squads will then move to a holding area and wait their turn to shoot without the ability to study range conditions on glass while others are shooting. Competitors should expect to locate, range, and engage all targets. Some targets will be painted subdued colors. Competitors will be expected to come up with a strategy under tight time constraints with limited information given to them.
*Some stages will have a combination of unknown distance, and known distance targets throughout the course.
*Targets may be placed from contact distance - 1,000+ yards.
*This match is not a physical fitness event, but will require competitors to traverse hilly, unmanicured terrain will all their gear.
*Trophy’s will be awarded for 1st-3rd place.
STRUCTURE & MATCH FLOW:
*Access gate opens at 7am. Safety brief at 0815.
*Shooters should come to the range with rifles zeroed and ready to shoot.
*First shots will be between 0740-0800 at the zero range, where shooters will shoot a short zero verification stage. Shooters will park in main area, and move to zero area with their rifle, 10 rounds, and 1 rear bag.* Further instructions for the zero verification stage will be communicated closer to the match.
*Bring 120 rounds with you to complete 6-8 stages. Most stages will be 12 rounds max, although 10 rounds will clean most stages. Because this is a field match, some stages will have a higher round count with unlimited rounds.
*Stage times will vary based on difficulty of position and target placement. Stages also may be briefed while on the clock.
*Bring whatever food and water you think you may need for the day.
*Competitors need to be prepared to encounter rapidly changing weather conditions on the course, as well as hazards that can occur on a natural terrain course. Competitors are strongly advised to bring a first aid kit, and be prepared to address any medical emergencies along the course.
*There may be some physical challenges in this match other than hiking. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most physically demanding, this match will be a 5.
GEAR REQUIREMENTS:
*Any common short action caliber is permitted: .223 .308, 6.5 creed, 6 creed, 6mm variant…(under 3,200 fps)
*MUST have a range finder capable of ranging targets in natural terrain at distance.
(10x range finding binos are strongly recommended)
*It is strongly recommended that competitors bring a tripod for shooting/locating targets.
* Shooters must carry all their gear needed for the course in a ruck.
*Bring any additional gear needed for practical shooting scenarios.
*There will be stages where equipment restrictions will limit use of common gear.
-For match updates please follow us on facebook and Instagram.
-Detailed directions, and local hotel options can be found at www.steelcityprecision.com
MD-John Cuckler, AMD-Walt Sailers
DESCRIPTION:
*This match will be an individual match where the rifleman will engage targets in practical/field, blind & semi-blind stages along a natural terrain rifle course. Unlike our team match, this event will be held on the SCP south course only, so the movements between stages will be short.
*Most stages will be semi-blind where small squads will hike (untimed) to a stage area and will be read a stage brief by a roaming RO. Upon completion of the brief, each shooter may get a short opportunity to view the targets on glass depending on stage design. Squads will then move to a holding area and wait their turn to shoot without the ability to study range conditions on glass while others are shooting. Competitors should expect to locate, range, and engage all targets. Some targets will be painted subdued colors. Competitors will be expected to come up with a strategy under tight time constraints with limited information given to them.
*Some stages will have a combination of unknown distance, and known distance targets throughout the course.
*Targets may be placed from contact distance - 1,000+ yards.
*This match is not a physical fitness event, but will require competitors to traverse hilly, unmanicured terrain will all their gear.
*Trophy’s will be awarded for 1st-3rd place.
STRUCTURE & MATCH FLOW:
*Access gate opens at 7am. Safety brief at 0815.
*Shooters should come to the range with rifles zeroed and ready to shoot.
*First shots will be between 0740-0800 at the zero range, where shooters will shoot a short zero verification stage. Shooters will park in main area, and move to zero area with their rifle, 10 rounds, and 1 rear bag.* Further instructions for the zero verification stage will be communicated closer to the match.
*Bring 120 rounds with you to complete 6-8 stages. Most stages will be 12 rounds max, although 10 rounds will clean most stages. Because this is a field match, some stages will have a higher round count with unlimited rounds.
*Stage times will vary based on difficulty of position and target placement. Stages also may be briefed while on the clock.
*Bring whatever food and water you think you may need for the day.
*Competitors need to be prepared to encounter rapidly changing weather conditions on the course, as well as hazards that can occur on a natural terrain course. Competitors are strongly advised to bring a first aid kit, and be prepared to address any medical emergencies along the course.
*There may be some physical challenges in this match other than hiking. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most physically demanding, this match will be a 5.
GEAR REQUIREMENTS:
*Any common short action caliber is permitted: .223 .308, 6.5 creed, 6 creed, 6mm variant…(under 3,200 fps)
*MUST have a range finder capable of ranging targets in natural terrain at distance.
(10x range finding binos are strongly recommended)
*It is strongly recommended that competitors bring a tripod for shooting/locating targets.
* Shooters must carry all their gear needed for the course in a ruck.
*Bring any additional gear needed for practical shooting scenarios.
*There will be stages where equipment restrictions will limit use of common gear.
-For match updates please follow us on facebook and Instagram.
-Detailed directions, and local hotel options can be found at www.steelcityprecision.com
